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Hello, I am trying to file for a divorce in Washington state, I am trying to do this on my own, i was wondering what documents I would need. I have the summons, Petition for Divorce and Agreement to Join Petition (Joinder) documents that my ex signed already. I am trying to expiate the beginning... View More 
answered on Jan 10, 2019
Have you researched the process at your local law library and online via the WA state court's website? Those are great places to start when representing yourself in a divorce and seeking forms and guidance. Have you considered limited scope representation as a more affordable way to hire a... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2019
Have a lawyer review the Power of Attorney document you signed to determine how to properly rescind that POA. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
Her ex when she let's him know he's suppose to pay half of child care tells her to take him to court what are he options since she can't afford an attorney and the parenting plan is 5 yrs old and his montly payment is $500 for three children. How should she go about taking care of... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2018
She can contact DCS (Division of Child Support) and ask that they collect for her. Although all past due child support bears interest, they will not collect that for her. It can take DCS a long time but they will do this for her at no charge.
If EX has a job, she should consider hiring a... View More
My twins turned 18 in Aug 2017 and their child support ended. Postsecondary educational support began 9/1/17 with a separate Order that says nothing about paying for health insurance. I recently lost my job and my health insurance ended along with it. The kids were covered under that plan. Now... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2018
If you have a new order that pertains to college support, the terms/ provisions in the new order supercede the terms of an earlier order of child support . Your obligation to contribute is whatever your new order says it is.
If your prior order or other written agreement states that your... View More
The father doesn’t pay child support, he doesn’t help out with finances or essentials, he told me the day of that he was moving to a different state. He is always bugging me about talking to her on the phone, can I get in trouble for not letting them talk? Do I have to have contact with him?
answered on Mar 30, 2018
I wouldn't wait to see if you are going to get in trouble for not allowing your child to talk to the other parent. There may be reasons to do so, but I would rather see you present the issue to the court and get a judge to issue an order.
If the child resides in Washington, you... View More
There is nothing in my support order stating such and he receives 6 weeks visitation (he resides out of state) during summer breaks.
answered on Mar 30, 2018
When a Washington court orders child support, the order states when it is payable- monthly, or bi-monthly, or perhaps within some other time frame. Unless the order states that payment of child support may be suspended when the non-custodial parent has parenting time (which is highly unlikely),... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2018
Short answer: It depends.
You wrote that you needed a lawyer, but didn't give the reason. It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you're looking to modify the amount of support or other order, and if the children have been living in New York for at least the last... View More
to the hearing. He filed the petition to Modify Child Support. He can't leave his job or his daughter, whom is has primary custody of now on short notice.
answered on May 4, 2017
He can of the judge approves it. He should file a motion, ASAP, to appear by phone.
For 10 years he has said he didnt have his taxes filed, he produced fake paystubs with bank statements for different periods. He has never complied with LFLR 10. This is a post secondary support that is now a full modification and they are saying it hasnt been 2 years HELP!!! There reallly is a... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2017
Contact a tax attorney immediately. If you are a low income taxpayer, you can go to a low income taxpayer clinic in your state.
This is very serious and shouldn't be handled by yourself.
My husband pays $600 a month to his ex wife but there is not child support set up or a parenting plan. In a recent visit his oldest son said that my husbands ex uses the child support money to fund her restaurant and not on the kids. Would that count as parental neglect? His daughter (age 5) did... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2016
Does your husband have a copy of his dissolution decree? Child support obligations are normally addressed in the decree and its attachments. Child support is reasonably used only for supporting children, from socks and other garments to housing and food. A pattern of expenditure showing otherwise... View More
I'm looking for info on child support. My live in boyfriend is an attorney, he is no longer practicing law and has no intentions of doing so. He is fully employed, though making less than he did as an attorney, two years ago. He is looking to have his child support updated to reflect his... View More
answered on May 17, 2014
No, your income should not be included in his child support.
My mom has my daughter and has never received any money from child support. I owe for back support so it is affecting my taxes and income.
answered on May 17, 2014
You can request that they waive the arrears child support as long as the amount owed is due to your mother and not the state. If the amount is due to the state, then you can request the state waive the arrears. I recommend you speak with a lawyer to help you make the request.
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